Born with a congenital cataract in one eye, Sam Pepper has come to see treatments as a fun childhood adventure with a cherished friend—his doctor.
Timely surgery gives Kody Brant, born with a rare liver disease, a chance for a normal childhood.
To dodge genetic risks, a Michigan teen opts for thyroid surgery. Her family is glad she did.
When a pizza-loving 10-year-old boy could no longer eat food without getting sick, his parents struggled to find out why.
After undergoing minimally invasive surgery to remove a football-sized spleen he nicknamed Gus, 11-year-old Benjamin Wayne is ready to conquer the world.
Born with a disorder of the bowel called Hirschsprung disease, Paul underwent surgery at 6 months of age for a delicate repair.
Born with her liver and other organs outside her body, Karlee endured more than a dozen lifesaving surgeries. Today, she’s a vibrant 7-year-old.
Born 14 weeks early with a surprising complication, Jameson Haight became one doctor’s smallest surgical patient ever.
Talk about kid-friendly surgery: Children watch live feeds from zoos and aquariums while in the operating room.
